Question

The diagram below shows a practice carried out on various crops on the farm. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow.

1.  Identify the farm practice represented by B.
2. State the importance of the above practice in the following crops
   • Maize
   • Irish potatoes 
3. At what stage of growth should the above practice be carried out in maize. 

Answer 1

1.  Identify the farm practice represented by B.
   • earthing up
2. State the importance of the above practice in the following crops
   • Maize- provide  support  to prevent lodging.
   • Irish potatoes  improves   tuber formation
3. At what stage of growth should the above practice be carried out in maize. 
   • During second  weeding